Episode 85: Thoughts on Trump, smart locks and troubleshooting

We recorded last week’s podcast before the election results came out, so this week Kevin and I kick off the show with some thoughts on what Trump means for smart homes and the industrial internet. Then we hit gadgets hard with news about Eero routers getting a big update, the trouble with Google’s troubleshooting and resolution for my Google Home issue. I review the June oven, discuss new security from Z-wave and we answer a reader question on smart bulbs versus smart switches. I also discovered a Wi-Fi leak sensor that’s worth a look. The June oven is recognizing my asparagus. Then we started in on locks. This week’s guest is Rob Martens, a futurist at Allegion (Schlage). He discusses when a device becomes a service, the challenges of being open and security in both a digital and physical world. He also shares his thoughts on the role of futurists for anyone who is angling for that job. Enjoy the show. Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel Guest: Rob Martens, futurist at Allegion Sponsors: Bluetooth and Samsung ARTIK Why Kevin wants to buy an electric vehicle for Christmas Your Eero routers are about to get a 2X improvement Smart bulb or smart switch? Why not both? Explaining the future is hard work Yes, there is a sledgehammer test! The post Episode 85: Thoughts on Trump, smart locks and troubleshooting appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.